Andretti racing trailer catches fire on I-275

While in town for the Firestone Grand Prix in St. Petersburg, an 18-wheeler trailer belonging to Andretti Racing caught fire.

Florida DoH: 8 new cases of COVID-19 -- including 2 in Pinellas, 1 in Pasco

The Florida Department of Health late Tuesday announced eight new positive cases of the novel coronavirus, with seven of the cases described as “travel-related” and involving Florida residents.

Always sleepy? Narcolepsy may be more subtle than you think

Sleep physician Dr. Luis Ortiz at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital says the sleep disorder that affects about 200,000 Americans is difficult to detect. On average, people suffer for 15 years before receiving a proper diagnosis.

Barbershop goes beyond just a cut and trim

Traditionally, barbershops are a place for men of all generations to come in and get cleaned up and a fresh haircut. 

Pinellas deputies make arrest two months after Madiera Beach man found murdered

Justin Leng That, 28, is behind bars for second-degree murder following a stabbing that left a man dead in Madeira Beach two months ago, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office.

Killer refuses to clear co-defendant of teen's 1985 murder

Attorneys for death row inmate James Dailey hoped another inmate’s testimony would help clear the convicted murderer’s name Thursday, but they ran into a roadblock.

'Communication issues' hindered efforts to reach collapsed Skyway 10K runner

St. Petersburg Fire Rescue said confusion between dispatchers and paramedics lead to the delay in getting an ambulance to a man who had collapsed during the Skyway 10K.

After three years of construction, the new St. Pete Pier has a grand opening date: May 30

Finally, the long-awaited St. Pete Pier has an grand opening date, city officials announced Thursday morning. An event to introduce the new landmark to the public will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 30, 2020.

Pinellas woman pleads guilty to selling drugs in fatal overdose

A Florida woman has pleaded guilty to selling mixture of heroin and fentanyl that led to another person’s fatal overdose.

'Your family will be beheaded': Man charged with threatening Tampa Bay Rays players, other athletes

A New York sports gambler is facing federal charges in Florida related to threatening social media messages sent to players with the Tampa Bay Rays and other teams, federal authorities said Wednesday.

City investigates emergency response to collapsed Skyway 10K runner who later died

The city of St. Petersburg is launching an investigation into why it took over 20 minutes to get an ambulance to a dying man who collapsed during Sunday's Skyway 10K.

Initial studies show COVID-19 less severe in children

With the latest cases of the COVID-19 in the Tampa Bay area, Jess Arnaudin’s Tuesday afternoon trip to the park with her children involved more than usual concerns for safety. 

Elections officials work to minimize impact of COVID-19 concerns on voter turnout

Concerns over the spread of novel coronavirus COVID-19 have some people questioning whether to make an in-person visit to the polls for Florida's primary elections. Monday was the first day of early voting for several Florida counties, including Hillsborough and Polk.

Skyway 10K runner passes away after Sunday's race

Race organizers with the Skyway 10K announced Monday that one of the runners had a medical emergency during this year's race and passed away.

Deputy injured in Pinellas County crash

A Pinellas County deputy was taken to the hospital Saturday night following a crash in Palm Harbor.